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Thursday, 2 June 2016

Etimo Giveaway! : My Favourite Crochet Hooks

As you can imagine, we have a wide selection of knitting needles and crochet hooks here in the studio. In the throws of the designs process we often grab a hook or a needle and work our ideas through with a ball of yarn.

Last year I was given a single Etimo Rose crochet hook at a trade show to try out by Tulip (the manufacturers themselves). I happily took it, but wondered if a simple hook could be everything the hype about them claims and were they really worthy of the price tag? We all have our own ways of crocheting, we all have our little unique crochet holds and we vary between left and right handed. I'd been working up to this point with a soft grip hook from an alternative brand which I was reasonably happy with, but lulled in by the pretty pink handle I gave the Etimo a go.

It soon became my go to hook. I crochet a lot, and from time to time I suffer with cramps and stiffness in my hands. What I found I liked the most was the little thumb 'nub', a little mound on the handle that allows you to push your thumb against it, which for me really makes all the difference. It means my thumb can take over some of the work of holding the hook and my hands & fingers do not have to grip quite so hard. As I only had a single Etimo hook, it made the difference so much more noticeable when I had to return to my old hooks when a different size was needed. Unlike many soft grip hooks, the metal part of the Etimo hook goes down the entire handle, therefore creating a very balanced hook. The tip of the hook is smoothly rounded and the handle has a cushioned support which I find perfectly contoured for my hand to be able to relax when holding it. Finally, the shaft of the hooks are coated with a special material that allows the yarn to glide and the shaft itself is a long enough length to accommodate more complicated stitches.

I must have raved about my Etimo hook enough for people to notice as last christmas a good friend gifted me the Gold set. 'A whole set, all to myself,' I thought! Then I took them into the studio and one by one they were being 'borrowed'.

Last week, I was thrilled to walk into the studio and find a set of the Rose Etimo hooks sitting on my desk, my heart literally skipped a beat at the sight of the cute pink carry case. I was even happier to learn they will now become a regular addition to the studio. For me, the Etimo hooks by Tulip are the 'crème de la crème' of crochet hooks and more than worth the price tag. Using Etimo hooks means I can crochet for longer and faster, and fewer yarns are 'troublesome' on the hook.

Have you tried the Etimo hooks? I'd love to hear what you think. I have a full set of the Etimo Rose hooks (pictured in the photos above) to giveaway to one lucky reader. For a chance to win, complete the following and I will pick out a winner on June 15th 2016.

I heard so much about Tulip hooks that I finally had to buy just 1 to give it a try. It truely has become my MOST favorite hook! My go to hook every chance I get. Now, I find myself checking patterns to see if the hook size is my tulip hook size. I tend to lean towards projects that I can use that 1 tulip hook on :) they really do live up to their reputation!

I heard so much about Tulip hooks that I finally had to buy just 1 to give it a try. It truely has become my MOST favorite hook! My go to hook every chance I get. Now, I find myself checking patterns to see if the hook size is my tulip hook size. I tend to lean towards projects that I can use that 1 tulip hook on :) they really do live up to their reputation!

I have just recently discovered soft grip hooks, and I have been drooling over complete sets, especially pink ones. I have chronic pain and is gretful for anything that decreases pain and stifness from crochet. I'd love to win this!

I have just recently discovered soft grip hooks, and I have been drooling over complete sets, especially pink ones. I have chronic pain and is gretful for anything that decreases pain and stifness from crochet. I'd love to win this!

I lust after these hooks every time I look at shopping online! I live in South Africa and our exchange rate makes it impossible for me to do more than SIGH!I would be in bliss land if I won these exquisite hooks! Sigh!

Congratulations Linda!!! Please can you provide me with your full name, postal address, email addy and contact phone number for the courier? simy@simysstudio.comEnjoy the hooks! I hope your thumb appreciates them!

These hooks sound fabulous, would be great to try them. I travel a lot and carry my hooks in a plastic bag and I often mislay them, this little set would keep everything together and safe. Already signed up fior the blog some time ago :)

Simy, I loved this blog and your obvious delight in these hooks is contagious! I love that the varying shades of pink show the different sizes other than other brands that have no cohesion in their colours. A set of these would be a delight to own and use.

I've not been crocheting long so am very new to these blogs and groups. I am finding it very interesting and helpful reading and looking at everyone's techniques and ideas. I would love to win the hooks as pink is my favourite colour!